Introduction

AR-CCU-507C-1 WSQ Apply Human Factors Principles (CAAS SAR-66 M09 Approved) covers the many performance-influencing factors that can inhibit the maintenance personnel in various aspects of their work. Learners will develop an understanding of the implications of human factors on safety standard and its effects on individual and organisational behaviours that could result in errors. The scope of coverage of the subject matter will also prepare learners for the CAAS SAR-66 Cat A and Cat B examinations.

Industry Need

This course is catered to participants in both the aerospace maintenance, overhaul and repair services industry and the aerospace manufacturing industry. It also prepares participants intending to sit for the CAAS SAR-66 Cat A and Cat B examinations.

As Human Factors Principles can be applied to various industries, this unit can be contextualised to suit rail transport, pharmaceutical, utilities industries and are relevant to operators, technicians and engineers.

Course Objectives

On completion of this unit, learner will have the knowledge and application skills in human factors on safety standard and to apply them in changing organizational behaviors that could result in errors.

Course Syllabus

– Determine human factors contribution to aviation accidents

– Illustrate how human factors (physiological, psychological, environmental and organizational parameters)

– can affect safety and performance

– Explain the nature of errors and violation

– Propose countermeasures based on the error management principles

– Identify hazards in the workplace

Student – Lecturer Ratio

Theory:

The ratio of Lecturer to Students is 1:32 for theory classes

Learning And Teaching Methods

All classes will be taught by lectures.

Student Assessment

ATTC courses are assessed by written assessments.

Minimum Entry Requirements

WSQ Employability Skills WPLN Proficiency Level 4 equivalent to Lower Secondary

Graduation Requirements

Successful completion of this course will lead to the award of WSQ Statement of Attainment in Apply Human Factors Principles under Aerospace Skills WSQ Common Competency Category.

Course Duration

Duration: 3.5 Days full-time

Time: 9.00am to 5.00pm / 9.00am to 12.00pm

Attendance Requirements

Students must achieve a minimum of 75% attendance.